1989 Ford Corsair vs. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1989 Ford Corsair is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 485 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Because 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Corsair | 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Corsair | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |
